Look Up Fellowship "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near." Luke 21:28

This will be the final entry in this "The Case For Three Raptures" series. Before I conclude the series with this column I think I should probably make a few key statements:

> This is not a Salvation issue. This is solely a study about the Rapture. Two different things.
> Just because this is what I believe doesn't mean that you have to believe it too.
> What does any Rapture study matter to those of you who say I'm wrong? If I'm wrong so what?
> What's my crime? Encouraging holiness as this theory is based upon? How is that a bad thing?

Let me put this out there for consideration. Most of the readership here believes in the so-called "Alien/UFO" phenomenon being intricately linked to end times events as a "demonic" phenomenon in actuality, and yet there's FAR LESS PROOF to support that position in the Holy Bible when compared to the ABUNDANCE OF EVIDENCE to support this 3 Rapture position within the same holy Book. Isn't there a problem with that? I could even point to the countless hours I spent writing about Synchronicity and Synchro-Pop. No objections whatsoever there, but the minute I write about things found in the Bible that would actually challenge and motivate us to be better the floodgates open. Isn't that quite telling? Why can't we at least consider the possibility that there's some merit to this? Why are we so quick to oppose it without closer scrutiny especially if it's predicated on something good -- something like examining ourselves daily to make sure we're moving towards greater holiness?

I completely understand the feeling that most of you are having because I had it too when I began this study a couple of months ago. I actually set out to DISPROVE THIS THEORY when I first learned about it, but it would be intellectually dishonest of me to report back and say that I've been able to do that when, in fact, it changed my entire perspective on the entire Rapture debate, and actually put my mind and soul at peace and rest because it makes sense. How does it do that? In a nutshell, because it combines 3 of the 5 most popular perspectives on the Rapture into this single theory and says that there's a reason for all the confusion.

I'm still amazed by the nature and phenomenon of this debate, or for any Rapture discussion for that matter. Why does the Rapture cause so much anger, division, and hostility within the Body of Christ? It's a serious question. Can anyone provide me with an honest answer?

Could it be that this is precisely what Satan wants? He doesn't want us to know the real truth of the matter because he knows if we did we'd immediately have to change some things in our lives and aggressively pursue greater repentance and holiness so he blinds us into thinking that there's absolutely no way that this could be true.

You'd think I was promoting some kind of heresy or something. According to some emails I've received, you'd think I was questioning the Virgin Birth, the deity of Jesus Christ, His work on the cross, the Gospel of Salvation, and/or His Resurrection. My gosh, this isn't a Salvation issue at all let alone me trying to alter a fundamental tenet of our shared Christian faith so why the fierce responses? I know I'll get verbally stoned for this, but I propose that the fierce reaction is due to the fact that perhaps this has struck a nerve somewhere, or perhaps it's causing people to recoil a bit because they know that if true, then they have a lot of work to do.

Now, surely, at this point some will undoubtedly say, "See! I knew it! This is a works-based theology!" To which I'd reply, "Yes! Yes it is! What's your point?"

Again, WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT SALVATION so that argument is useless here. We're talking about evidence -- fruit -- of the Christian lifestyle. Remember James please!

James 2:20 -- "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (emphasis mine)

All I've done was ask the question: "Why is there such a disparity between believers let alone evidence for multiple perspectives regarding the timing of the Rapture?". This book by Ty Lamb -- for me -- was the first source (backed up by the Holy Bible of course) to answer that question and I wanted to write about it and share my findings with all of you.

As expected, this week's work on the "3 Raptures Theory" has caused quite a stir and generated some heated responses. So, I feel a gentle rebuttal of sorts is in order here.



Please allow me a moment to issue a reminder about my approach here in this forum. You'll find this on the left hand side of the page in the "Our Purpose" section:


Also, one important note about our approach here that I would like to mention. I believe it is a common, but very serious MISTAKE, for us to think that just because we may disagree on some points when it comes to interpreting the Bible and its prophecies, that another Brother or Sister in Christ Jesus, in the Body of Christ (in their perceived "error"), cannot ADD MANY OTHER IMPORTANT NUGGETS OF TRUTH that will ultimately help us in growing in grace and knowledge of our God and His big picture regarding what is happening all around us, and what will happen in the very near future.

Besides, we know from Proverbs 25:2 that "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter..." Christians are supposed to be lovers of truth, and I'm hoping we can all consider that our current interpretations of prophecy may be slightly incorrect since we know that 1 Corinthians 13 tells us we see "through a glass, darkly" and that God told Daniel in Daniel 12:4, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."

We put these news items, commentaries, interviews, research, theories, and information here as a public service, and in an effort to bring glory to God. It is up to you to seek the Lord and pray, while using the Holy Bible as your guideline. We do not, and we never will, suggest that anyone should seek man for the answers. We must take all things to, and seek and rely on the Lord because we are warned to watch, pray, and not be deceived in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, 2 Thessalonians 2, and elsewhere.


Since day one, this has been -- and always will be -- my approach here.

Yes, this website is about bringing glory and honor to God at all times by attempting to prove on a consistent basis that He is real, His Word as found in the Holy Bible is accurate and can be trusted, that end times prophecy is being fulfilled all around us, and that the beginning of Daniel's 70th Week (Tribulation/Great Tribulation) is closer than ever before. How does this particular study and assertion do anything but support all of that?

At the same time, it's also about documenting for posterity my own personal spiritual journey. I'm merely a babe in Christ, and so I try to write about all the things that are unique to my own personal experience in getting to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sometimes that means writing about the "difficult" or "hard" questions and concerns I have about certain things. Most times, I find that these are the same feelings and thoughts that many of you have had at one time or another, but maybe were afraid to pursue and tackle because of the fear of what you might find. Shaking one's entrenched position on any subject let alone a religious one is something that most people shy away from. It's human nature. That's fine. I'm not here to judge, but please don't criticize me for attempting to be as transparent about my studies in pursuit of God and His truth.

You certainly don't have to agree with everything (or anything) I write about here and I would never recommend that you do before looking into them yourself and taking them under prayerful consideration to God. But at least look into them honestly and seriously before you decide to simply attack and blast me.

Again, I'm still amazed by the nature and phenomenon of this debate. Why does the Rapture cause so much anger, division, and hostility within the Body of Christ? You'd think I was promoting some kind of heresy or something like trying to change someone's views about Jesus Christ or the doctrine of Salvation. My gosh, this isn't a Salvation issue let alone me trying to alter a fundamental tenet of our shared Christian faith so why the fierce responses?

By reading that 400+ page book by Ty Lamb over the course of the past several weeks in my spare time, and now writing about it on my website, I hope that it is evident that I am looking for truth and not just the things I "already agree with" (or those things that only "confirm and support my pre-established position") as some have suggested.

Look, I'll be the first to admit that I struggled with this idea at first too! To give any other impression would be completely dishonest of me. I began this study with the sole intent of debunking it. However, the more I read and the more Biblical proof I saw, the more I began to believe it.

Now, does that mean that this is the "final answer" to the entire debate? Of course not! We should never become too rigid or dogmatic in our understanding of the things of God because who are we to have such wisdom? Still, while it may not be the "final answer" it has -- for me -- brought me that much closer to what I believe the final answer to be because this "theory" has an abundance of evidence from the Bible to back it up, and it makes the most sense to me out of any of the other commonly held views. I'm sorry, it does.

Writing these pieces on this subject this week is my attempt to provide the truth as best as I can to my readers, but at the end of the day it's really up to each one of you to decide on your own and for yourself whether or not it's to be believed as it's presented. I do believe it should.

Thank you to those who reminded me that "The Lord is not glorified by the latest 'what about this?' possibility" and that "Truth is VERY important to Him" because I couldn't agree with you all more as evidenced by the other day's post titled "Say Goodbye To Synchro-Pop?".

Yet, I have to ask in all sincerity, where were you, my fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ, who were so concerned about "The Lord is not glorified by the latest 'what about this?' possibility" and that "Truth is VERY important to Him" when I dived head first into the occult and Synchronicity/Synchro-Pop? Isn't that what any study of Synchronicity and Synchro-Pop was all about? Personally, I'd think that my writings about such things should have prompted this same kind of response don't you? So, why is it that all that time I never received a single message from some of you in a similar spirit, and yet now when I write about the Rapture (a non-occult, non-satanic subject), that's the specific moment that you choose to come at me with these charges and "reminders"? Just another one of the thoughts on my mind today.

With all due respect, for someone anyone who encourages others to take the necessary time to research and consider a point of view before dismissing it outright, I'm completely baffled by how those same people can make such a claim without even looking into to this subject first themselves in an honest effort to either approve or disprove it. Read the book. Examine the evidence. Then make a final analysis.

My friends, what the author suggests is that the various perspectives on the Rapture are all legit because there's supposed to be multiple Rapture events, and that's why we find hard evidence to support each one in the Bible.

The Biblical evidence to support such a "theory" is sound and it's all there. Hopefully, I've done a good enough job in these columns to whet your appetite a bit because I would think it would be exactly the type of study that the Look Up Fellowship community of believers would be interested in to no end.

In the end, I'm only trying to report on the things that I've experienced that make sense to me in my relationship with God, His Son Jesus Christ, and His Word as found in the Holy Bible. I can do nothing more, or nothing less.

Thanks for you time, consideration, and thoughtful responses.